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[Letter from H. Kempner to Ike, January 31, 1894] (open access)

[Letter from H. Kempner to Ike, January 31, 1894]

Letter from H. Kempner to Ike discussing when Ike finishes at Lexington H. Kempner desires that Ike will travel to Germany, until he has learned to speak German, then travel to France, to learn French and Spanish.
Date: January 31, 1894
Creator: Kempner, Harris, 1837-1894
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Charges for D. W. Kempner, November 1935] (open access)

[Invoice for Charges for D. W. Kempner, November 1935]

Invoice for charges for D. W. Kempner by Au Bon Marche, including fee worth 399 Francs.
Date: November 11, 1935
Creator: Au Bon Marche
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Plaza Athenee: April 1938] (open access)

[Itemized Invoice for Hotel Plaza Athenee: April 1938]

Itemized list of charges from a stay at the Hotel Plaza - Athenee in Paris during April 6th through 17th, including the balances due along with their explanation.
Date: April 1938
Creator: Hotel Plaza - Athenee
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[French Customs Receipt, April 6, 1938] (open access)

[French Customs Receipt, April 6, 1938]

Customs receipt for items brought into France by Daniel W. Kempner listing the items brought, the fees associated with each item, and the total amount of fees due.
Date: April 6, 1938
Creator: Le Havre Customs Office
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Purchased by D. W. Kempner, April 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Items Purchased by D. W. Kempner, April 1938]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by E. B. Meyrowitz, including lenses corrected on the face, glasses with integral curvature worth 500 Francs.
Date: April 14, 1938
Creator: E. B. Meyrowitz
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Balance Due to Lingerie De Lux, May 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Balance Due to Lingerie De Lux, May 1938]

Invoice for items sold to Mr. Kempner by Lingerie De Lux, including balance due to them worth 1150 Francs.
Date: May 1938
Creator: Lingerie De Luxe
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Dressing Gowns, Silk Pajamas and Monograms, May 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Dressing Gowns, Silk Pajamas and Monograms, May 1938]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by David Chemisier, including dressing gown, silk pajamas and monograms worth 3298 Franc.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Purchased by D. W. Kempner, May 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Items Purchased by D. W. Kempner, May 1938]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by David Chemisier, including combinations, broken collars, dressing gown, etc. worth 3.820 Francs.
Date: May 6, 1938
Creator: David Chemisier
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Debit for Services Rendered, May 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Debit for Services Rendered, May 1938]

Invoice for services rendered to Daniel Kempner by Cartier, including supplied and fixed binocular systems, etc. worth 250 Francs.
Date: May 9, 1938
Creator: Cartier, Incorporated
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice for Items Purchased by D. W. Kempner, November 1938] (open access)

[Invoice for Items Purchased by D. W. Kempner, November 1938]

Invoice for items sold to D. W. Kempner by Hotel Plaza, including blouse, soap, glove, lotion, etc. for 1202 Francs.
Date: November 4, 1938
Creator: Magasin Provence
Object Type: Text
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. to Cecile Kempner]

Letter to Cecile from her father about the presidential election, government officials, and the war.
Date: 1944~
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, August 15, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston, August 15, 1944]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris K. Weston discussing the family, news on the war, and the U.S. economy.
Date: August 18, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, August 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig, August 28, 1944]

Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Joseph R. Bertig discussing Mary Jean's new job as well as Jeane Bertig Kempner future travel.
Date: August 28, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Erich Freund to Daniel W. Kempner, September 4, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Erich Freund to Daniel W. Kempner, September 4, 1944]

Letter from Erich Freund to Daniel W. Kempner discussing the visas for Freund's children and the events in France.
Date: September 4, 1944
Creator: Freund, Erich
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Max W. Brauer, September 8, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Max W. Brauer, September 8, 1944]

Letter from Max W. Brauer discussing family and friends of Brauer's during World War II.
Date: September 8, 1944
Creator: Brauer, Max W.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Colonel Everett Cook, September 16, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Colonel Everett Cook, September 16, 1944]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Everett Cook requesting information about people living in French and Belgium towns on an enclosed list. Isaac H. Kempner is cc'd and a post-script asks if there are any other names that should be included.
Date: September 16, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Harris to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Harris to Mr. D. W. Kempner, September 29, 1944]

Letter from Harris L. Kempner to Daniel W. Kempner enclosing a letter from Everett Cook regarding post cards and discussing members of the French and Belgium embassies, with a brief discussion of Harris' reaction to the WFA purchasing cotton.
Date: September 29, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Harris Leon
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Paul G. Kendall, October 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Paul G. Kendall, October 17, 1944]

Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mrs. Paul G. Kendall discussing Kendall providing Kempner information from Kendall's husband in France and Kempner asking Kendall to tell her husband about Harris and Herbert Kempner's promotions in the navy, to tell Mr. and Mrs. Chardine that him and Mrs. Kempner are well, and to ask for information on the Fauchille and Verley family.
Date: October 17, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bond, McEnany & Company , October 17, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bond, McEnany & Company , October 17, 1944]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Bond, McEnany & Company informing that Mr. Bond and Mr. McEnany will be delighted to hear the news in France regarding Chardines
Date: October 17, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Leon G. Gibert to Mr. Kempner, October 22, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Leon G. Gibert to Mr. Kempner, October 22, 1944]

Letter from Leon G. Gibert to Mr. Kempner discussing a message sent by an American officer in France and asking Kempner that if he receive a message from this soldier to let him know.
Date: October 22, 1944
Creator: Gibert, Leon G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elwood McEnany to I. H. Kempner, October 27, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Elwood McEnany to I. H. Kempner, October 27, 1944]

Letter from Elwood McEnany to I. H. Kempner thanking him for the news he provided about the Chardines, which he also received from Gussie Gibert.
Date: October 27, 1944
Creator: McEnany, Elwood
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gabriel Verley, October 30, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gabriel Verley, October 30, 1944]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Gabriel Verley discussing a postcard the latter sent to him, and the status of some people living in France and Europe.
Date: October 30, 1944
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Harris, January 16, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Pierre Chardine to Harris, January 16, 1945]

Handwritten letter from Pierre Chardine to Harris L. Kempner asking about Harris' family and other general conditions and discussing general points of interest and conditions in Le Havre.
Date: January 16, 1945
Creator: Chardine, Pierre
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, February 3, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris, February 3, 1945]

Letter from Isaac H. Kempner to Harris L. Kempner discussing communications with Herbert regarding Sugar Land and enclosing a letter from Pierre Chardine regarding shipping packages to France.
Date: February 3, 1945
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History